New safari trail in city centre

DUNDEE City Council has announced a new “Safari story trail”, which will encourage families to return to the city centre.

The new project, which launched today, will involve families coming into the city centre and using their smartphones to search for 10 monster heroes.

Families taking part in the safari will use their phone cameras to scan QR codes for information about the monsters.

City development convener, Councillor Alan Ross, said: “As Dundee emerges from lockdown, we are keen to help local businesses and attract families to our city centre.

“The safari is designed to get people involved with local outlets which have reopened. We can’t have a large event because of obvious safety restrictions but this trail will allow families to enjoy a fun time out.

“I would encourage families to take part and rediscover our city centre as a great place to be.”

THE man behind a Dundee delivery firm has revealed proposals which could result in a new base for his fleet of electric vehicles – as well as a hub for the city’s homeless.

Neil Robertson, managing director of Zippy D, wants to buy a site on Ash Street to build an underground electric car park for his 45-strong fleet of vehicles.

He also hopes to transform part of the site into a homeless hub and is working to develop plans which would give shelter and kitchen space to people sleeping rough on the city’s streets.

He said: “We were looking to get a new home for our fleet, so this move will basically get us out of everyone’s road so we are not bothering anyone at the charging points elsewhere in the city.

“But when I saw the potential of the new site I had this vision of helping the homeless in Dundee with a shelter as well.

“We would have an underground car park with electric charging